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Guy Milner (BurnAfterRunning / Unconventional GMs)
@burnafterrunning.bsky.social
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Mostly TTRPGs and shizz. He/Him. Blog at burnafterrunningrpg.com, run and play games at Unconventional GMs. All about games.
Check out pacy all-action Actual Plays: https://www.youtube.com/@unconventionalgms
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burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Okay, so @paulbaldowski.bsky.social got me thinking this - I'd *LOVE* to see examples of other GM's prep for one-shot #TTRPGs - rough and ready, with or without explanation, with or without post-running analysis. Is anyone else interested in this?
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
How do you read TTRPGs? There's at least a dozen ways (and nobody reads front to back page by page do they? That's WEIRD, right? ) - here's three of them I tend to do: burnafterrunningrpg.com/2026/02/12/t...
The Original Lonely Fun – How We Read TTRPGs
I’ve just finished reading Every Day I Read, a collection of essays by Korean author Hwang Bo-Reum where she breaks down the joy and approaches she has to reading fiction and non-fiction. Most of m…
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February 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
It's the second @lumpley.bsky.social @megueyb.bsky.social game of #revelationttrpg for me, as we're well into plotting now that The King Is Dead. House Antyre all the way - wish me luck!
Picture of The King Is Dead booklet over a notebook with games notes and gaming paraphenalia and cards
February 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Slots 2 and 3 of #revelationttrpg were me facilitating a double-slot of By Endurance We Conquer, @gauntletrpg.bsky.social 's arctic Terror investigation. Gleefully horrific, I forgot to take a picture.
February 15, 2026 at 8:46 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
You will not find a groovier #TTRPG game in crowdfunding than @olddog.games @johnharper.bsky.social @evilhat.bsky.social Blades '68 right now - check out our all-action #ActialPlay of it now!
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Blades '68 : One Shot | The Alluvium Affair | Blades in The Dark | Actual Play
YouTube video by Unconventional GMs
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February 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
What an absolutely stunning game this is. Top class whimsymaxxing
February 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
#revelationttrpg Game 1 - under hollow hills from @lumpley.bsky.social and @megueyb.bsky.social - bring on the fairy circus!
Under hollow hills .pdf open on a tablet on a Cheiftain Mouse playbook, with other gaming paraphenalia
February 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
I know I always say this, but tieflings are AD&D2e
squadronuk.bsky.social Simon Burley 🔜 Revelation @squadronuk.bsky.social · 4d
The Broader “D&D” - character classes, levels, d20, zero to hero, dungeons, monsters is still IMHO a very valid framework for a TTRPG. DCC, T&T, Draw Steel, TBH, Pathfinder, Dragonbane etc etc etc.

The specific Hasbro D&D (c) - Tieflings and other proprietary IP - nope. It’s a corral.
constantconnell.bsky.social Connell @constantconnell.bsky.social · 4d
TTRPG Question of the Day

Do you think of D&D?

This might seem like a loaded question but I'm genuinely curious. Dungeons & Dragons was how many got into the hobby. Some people love it & engage with it constantly, maybe even create for it. Others hate it for how it dominates the landscape.
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
I've just seen a cookbook using the abbreviation "sally" for salad and I may never recover
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Went to Whitby but @sdorward.bsky.social got here first
Photo of an amusement arcarde called FUNLAND
February 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Reposted by Guy Milner (BurnAfterRunning / Unconventional GMs)
tabletoptinkering.bsky.social
Hiya gang! It's #SelfPromoSaturday

Tabletop Tinkering is a small UK business that sells ttrpg trinkets and treasures, as well as a selection of funky jewellery at www.tabletoptinkering.com

Pop your promos below and remember that interacting with others is the best way to build your community 💜
Clear dice with rainbow foil inside on a purple background Green translucent cubes with dice inside them and smiley face on the front A wooden chest with eyes and teeth Glittery black ouija board earrings
February 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
What's the loosest-linked cool new TTRPG to "sci fi" as a theme that one could run at North Star (a science fiction #TTRPG con) and still arguably call it sci fi? Asking for a friend.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Matt is, indeed, wise. I'd add that everyone should BOTH play and GM if they want to GM - the two sides of the screen cross-fertilize. And consider, how can I be an A1 fantastic player that everyone wants at the table.
thebadspot.bsky.social Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 11d
Play like a GM, GM like a player.

Is that anything? It sounds wise.
February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
I've just backed Triple-O by @capacle.bsky.social , and you should too - it's a fascinating way to play solo, that genuinely expands what games can play like, and what prep can look like
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Triple-O: the player character emulator
Triple-O is a tool for solo RPG players who want to invert roles and play as the GM instead of a character. Originally launched as a one-page solution, this new zine version brings more random tables,...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Solo But Not Alone 6 is live - if you don't usually 'get' solo games, this is a great way to see what all the fuss is about. If you've only played "trad" group TTRPGs, these games will blow your mind - you owe it to yourself to investigate for 10 charity dollars.
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Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
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February 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Not one, not two, but THIRTEEN demons must be faced by our heroes in our latest #TTRPG #ActualPlay of @slightlyrecklessgames.com Ronin, featuring the beauty in death, a blood-drinking katana, and all in just under 2 hours of #OneShot excitement - check it out!
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Ronin : One Shot | The 13 Demons of Akuma Saizo | Actual Play
YouTube video by Unconventional GMs
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January 31, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Reposted by Guy Milner (BurnAfterRunning / Unconventional GMs)
quicoarts.bsky.social
The crew of the Kukulkan J-3 suffered an accident, the true consequences of which they must uncover in this one-shot. There may be no hope for them, but at least they have the chance to discover their fatal fate #Selfpromosaturday #Chaosium #CallofCthulhu www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
January 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Reposted by Guy Milner (BurnAfterRunning / Unconventional GMs)
dartagnantt.bsky.social
Thanks for the space, Guy!

I've been working on a 5e replacement for about three years. To start the new year off, I've released ancestries to the 6th Dawn playtest, featuring all the usuals as well as six others which are usually considered "Monsters".
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dartagnantt.bsky.social d'Artagnan @dartagnantt.bsky.social · Jan 8
I've been working on replacing 5e for around 3 years now, and I recently added the various planned ancestries to the playtest over on at my patreon.
Now added to the core ancestries are familiar faces with unique traits.

#TTRPG #DnD #TTRPGRising
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Kobold Traits While each kobold wants to be described uniquely, all kobolds share the following traits: Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Size. Kobolds are between and , and weigh around pounds. Your size is Small. Speed. Your base movement speed is 30 feet. Hit Points. Kobolds start with 6 Hit Points. Type. You are a humanoid. Crafty. You gain proficiency in either jeweler's kit, mason's tools, trapper's kit, or tinker's tools. Darkvision. Your eyesight, much like that of the legendary dragons your blood hails, grants you the ability to see in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Draconic Sorcery. You gain one cantrip of your choice from the sorcerer's spell list. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for it. Naturally Stealthy. You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you. Moss and Stone. You only need to eat half a pound of food a week, instead of a day. Heritage. Where there are dragons, there are kobolds, and often do these kobolds adapt to these environments. In caves, you will find the Geckofoot stuck to the walls, in lakes, you will see the Spadetail swimming, and in the desert, you shall find the Slitherskin combing the sand. Gnoll Traits All gnolls share the following traits: Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1. Size. Gnolls are between and , and weigh around pounds. Your size is Medium. Speed. Your base movement speed is 30 feet. Hit Points. Gnolls start with 8 Hit Points. Type. You are a humanoid. Lope. You can drop on all fours to increase your base movement speed by 10 feet, you cannot hold anything in your hands while doing so, however. Getting back up from a lope costs 5 feet of movement. Darkvision. You are adapted to hunting at night. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Smell. You have advantage on Wisdom checks that rely on smell, and can follow scents. Carrion Eater. You have resistance against becoming diseased, and you suffer no ill effects from eating decaying meat. Heritage. The hyeanid gnolls often mirror their bestial counterparts. The Aardgnoll, small insectivores; Dire gnolls an immense artifact of a darker past; Brushland gnolls, efficient hunters and scavengers of the plains; and Winter gnolls, a lost branch of wanders strangely fit for their new home Geckofoot Kobold Your kind dwell, in the place most famous for dragons: caves. As such, you've adapted excellent skills for traversing in three dimensions away from any danger that may befall you. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1. Gecko Grip. You have a climb speed equal to your base walking speed. Additionally, while your hands and feet are uncovered, you can traverse smooth walls and ceilings and have advantage on ability checks and saving throws against being removed from a surface against your will. Lizard on the Wall. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill. Aardgnoll Aardgnolls owe their smaller stature to their considerably more reliable diets. Not prone to going out to kill dangerous beasts to hunt, your people instead raise giant termites, as companions, beasts of burden, and food. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Small Frame. Your kind go literally beneath the notice of other gnolls. Your size is Small. Termite Husbandry. You have proficiency in the Handle Animal skill. Harmless Guise. You have advantage on ability checks made to pass yourself off as harmless.
January 31, 2026 at 11:22 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Let's get #selfpromosaturday started!

Check out my blog for shizz like this about 5 games you've never heard of burnafterrunningrpg.com/2026/01/06/p...

Show me your gaming and #ttrpg hotness, and remember to reshare and uplift others (no AI though obvs🤖)
#indie #rpg #actualplay #dnd
Play These Games! 5 TTRPGs You Haven’t Heard Of
As we creep towards the end of the year (Patreon supporters) or look bright-eyed at the possibilities of 2026 before us, I’ve been looking back at my “games played” spreadsheet. I could talk a lot …
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January 31, 2026 at 7:08 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Resharing for the weekend crowd - get some Alec Leamas in your TTRPGs!
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
"Just have fun"
January 29, 2026 at 10:11 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
In the spirit of "shy bairns get nowt," I've nominated myself for a bloggie for this dissection of play cultures that were not my own: burnafterrunningrpg.com/2025/08/11/c... vote for my when Clayton does the thing and I'll be eternally / temporarily grateful depending on the outcome
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
It was all @malcolmcraig.bsky.social 's fault - three #TTRPG things you can steal from The Spy Who Came In From The Cold!
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Proper Espionage – Three Gaming Things from The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
I read this through a gaming link; Malcolm Craig, game designer and actual cold war expert, rates this as the best background to the Cold City RPG (or at least, he did when we interviewed him for t…
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January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Tonight's #TTRPG shenanigans: euphoric mists, theremins, and resonance echoes - @evilhat.bsky.social @olddog.games Blades '68 is a lot of fun - watch out for it on the channel soon!
January 26, 2026 at 10:37 PM
burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Fantastic time this morning running @gauntletrpg.bsky.social 's By Endurance We Conquer #TTRPG - frozen arctic horror Carved From Brindlewood, with an apocalyptic ending from a Miss on the Answer the Question Move
January 24, 2026 at 2:39 PM